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News release
AGTECH ACCELERATOR Cohort 5 announced
Startups with an impressive array of ideas are solving the problems farmers face
[Regina, SK, March 17, 2026] - 15 agtech companies from Canada and the UK are ready to accelerate their startups and scale solutions for agriculture globally.
Cultivator powered by Conexus announced Cohort 5 of the AGTECH ACCELERATOR at a “Canadian Agtech Founder Pitch Event” before the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco.
Kicking off in April, the AGTECH ACCELERATOR brings agriculture and technology together to accelerate the growth of Canadian and UK agtech startups solving global problems. Built with farmers and founders as the foundation, Cohort 5 will participate in a three-month intensive program featuring virtual and in-person components, including a finale at western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo, Ag in Motion. Learn more about the AGTECH ACCELERATOR here.
Cultivator’s Director Laura Mock highlights Cultivator’s role in a broader ecosystem.
“Cultivator is part of a much larger national and global ecosystem, and our focus is accelerating the path to commercialization,” explains Mock. “We work closely with industry partners, farmers, academia and government to help innovators move their technologies from development to real-world adoption.”
“Canada plays a vital role in global agriculture and is uniquely positioned to help innovators prove technologies that can help feed the world more sustainably, which is why we have seen so much success through the AGTECH ACCELERATOR.”
Introducing Cohort 5
Cohort 5 boasts a wide geographical span across Canada and the United Kingdom and an even more impressive array of ideas solving problems farmers face.
Company name | About | Location |
A precision agriculture platform that uses AI, climate forecasting, radar satellite data and historical patterns to forecast crop growth and deliver field-level insights for data-driven farm management. | United Kingdom | |
Agriprix is an AI-native B2B trading system that automates how agricultural products are bought and sold. It replaces manual operations, procurement processes, and fragmented communication with a real-time data platform that connects farmers, wholesalers and buyers. | British Columbia, Canada | |
An AI land-intelligence platform that converts Earth-observation data into clear, all-weather insights on crop health, biomass changes, land use and environmental compliance. | United Kingdom | |
CattleOS is an AI-powered platform that transforms unstructured livestock records into structured data. The platform simplifies compliance, accounting and operational workflows for cattle producers while powering the data infrastructure for the livestock ecosystem. | Ontario, Canada | |
UK-based scent-science company developing odour-intelligence technology to detect pests, pathogens and early stored-grain pest infestations. | United Kingdom | |
A Black Soldier Fly farm that upcycles surplus food waste into high-value products like frass fertilizer and antimicrobial bio-oil through a multi-output, sustainable model. | United Kingdom | |
An AI-powered maintenance platform that uses a mobile app and QR codes to centralize service repair and cost data. The data is converted to provide benchmarking, equipment insights and predictive diagnostics for farmers. | Manitoba, Canada | |
GrainFlow provides real-time visibility, AI forecasting and smart scheduling to help grain facilities reduce wait times and give farmers and carriers live updates on trucks, queues and ETAs. | British Columbia, Canada | |
A management app for forage systems, from field to animal. Tracks production and inventories – yields, silage quality, storage and usage to help producers and agronomists make faster, data-driven feed decisions. | Quebec, Canada | |
“The Decision Engine for Farming.” Connects long-range sensors across farms and turns real-time data into clear next steps. | Manitoba, Canada | |
Smart livestock monitoring and digital fencing using AI-powered collars and dashboards that give ranchers real-time, data-driven insights to boost animal health, productivity and efficiency. | Nova Scotia, Canada | |
“Meet the Auto Weigher.” A portable, in-field system where cattle weigh themselves on a platform, using EID tracking to deliver weight and health insights to an app so producers can spot issues early without hauling cattle to the yard. | Ontario, Canada | |
Provides genomic and bioinformatics solutions for the agri-food sector, supporting crop development, crop protection and PCR-based testing for pests, pathogens and GMOs. | Ontario, Canada | |
Developed AgVision HD, an IP-based camera system designed for agriculture equipment that gives farmers real-time visibility of equipment from the cab to spot issues early, reduce downtime and improve safety. | Saskatchewan, Canada | |
A digital labour platform for agriculture that helps farms source, onboard and manage seasonal workers while automating visas, compliance and workforce planning. | Ontario, Canada |
Results for founders, ag producers and the economy
To date, Cultivator has supported 62 agtech companies over four cohorts of this program. These companies have:
Raised $210.1 million in private capital
Generated $170.6 million in revenue
Received $82.3 million in public funding
Created 335 new jobs
Visit us at Ag in Motion
Anyone attending Ag in Motion this summer is invited to visit the Conexus booth for Cohort 5 onsite demonstrations on Wed. July 22, 2026. Watch this episode of “Welcome to the Farm Show” to get a preview of Cultivator at Ag in Motion.
For more information and to arrange interviews, please contact:
Michael Chmielewski
Media Relations Specialist | Conexus Credit Union
media@conexus.ca | 306-751-8201
About Cultivator powered by Conexus
Cultivator powered by Conexus is Canada’s first credit union led tech incubator, helping local startups start, build, grow and scale their companies right here in Saskatchewan. We believe the prairies are home to some of the world’s most resilient founders. Since launching in 2019, Cultivator has incubated and provided resources, mentorship and support to over 220 startups. Visit Cultivator.ca for more information.
About Conexus Credit Union
Effective January 1, 2026, Conexus Credit Union 2006, Cornerstone Credit Union Financial Group Limited, and Synergy Credit Union Ltd. amalgamated as Conexus Credit Union. We’re a forward-thinking, Saskatchewan-based credit union committed to our members and their success. We’re a member-owned cooperative with deep roots in communities throughout the province. With over $17 billion in assets under management, Conexus Credit Union will serve more than 200,000 members, through 57 branches, across 50 communities and unite 1,400 employees across Saskatchewan. This merger continues the legacy of three successful organizations, rooted in cooperative values and a shared vision of member and community empowerment.
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